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Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Video: Go Cuba!

With the recent thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba there is a lot of excitement from U.S. travelers to get the opportunity to visit the Caribbean nation at long last. This video provides a great idea of what they can expect when they get there. It is a land of natural wonders, with friendly people with a zest for life. It is also a country that has been left behind due to oppressive restrictions that have been placed on it for more than 50 years. If things continue to improve between the two countries, that will soon change however, and we could witness a real renaissance for Cuba. If you didn't want to go before, after watching this short clip, you'll probably want to visit the country for yourself.

I didn't forget it, it just isn't particularly relevant to travel there. Other countries have dictatorships as well, and Americans have been free to travel to those places. Cuba has remained off limits for five decades, and it is finally opening up to Americans. While it isn't particularly high on my list of places to visit, there are a lot of people who can't wait to go.